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Swiatek, Gauff and a familiar tale of domination

Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:55 PM IST

Swiatek swept past the reigning US Open champion 6-2, 6-4 and sailed into another French Open final on a bright Parisian afternoon

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semi final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. (REUTERS)

ByRutvick Mehta

Italy's Jasmine Paolini sets French Open 2024 final clash with Iga Swiatek

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini outclassed Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals to set a blockbuster showdown clash with the top seed.

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates as she won her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Mirra Andreeva(AP)

Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:07 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

Iga Swiatek enters third straight French Open final, defeats Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4

Iga Swiatek entered the French Open final on Thursday, defeating Coco Gauf in straight sets.

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Coco Gauff(AP)

Published on Jun 06, 2024 08:38 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair concedes semi-final defeat at French Open

India's Rohan Bopanna was knocked out in the men's doubles semi-final at French Open on Thursday.

Published on Jun 06, 2024 05:56 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Paolini, Andreeva make it a day of the underdog at the French Open

The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates after a point as she plays against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (AFP)

Published on Jun 06, 2024 12:10 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Sabalenka faces shock defeat at French Open QFs, loses to Andreeva

Aryna Sabalenka faced an upset in the French Open quarterfinals, facing a three-set defeat to the unseeded Mirra Andreeva.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after missing a shot against Russia's Mirra Andreeva(AP)

Published on Jun 05, 2024 10:56 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rybakina stunned in French Open QFs as Paolini books semis berth

Elena Rybakina faced a defeat at the hands of Paolini in the quarterfinal of the French Open 2024.

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in action during her quarter final match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 05, 2024 08:11 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sinner outclasses Dimitrov in French Open quarters after becoming World No. 1

Sinner's achievement of becoming Italy's first number 1 in the sport was secured during his match, as the injury-enforced withdrawal of Djokovic was announced.

Published on Jun 04, 2024 10:18 PM IST

Reuters |

French Open: Iga Swiatek outclasses Marketa Vondrousova to reach semifinals

Iga Swiatek takes down reigning Wimbledon winner and 2019 Roland Garros runner-up Marketa Vondrousova 6-0, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP)

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 07:32 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Novak Djokovic and another never-say-die show for the ages

The world No.1, for the second match in a row, won a five-setter, this time despite a knee injury at the Roland Garros

Serbia's Novak Djokovic slid to the net to play a shot during the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Monday(AP)

Published on Jun 04, 2024 11:17 AM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Djokovic endures another French Open marathon, survives Cerundolo scare

Novak Djokovic showed his class to seal a record 370th match victory at the majors that broke a tie with retired Swiss great Roger Federer.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) celebrates after winning against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the end of their men's singles round of sixteen match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament(AFP)

Published on Jun 04, 2024 06:03 AM IST

Reuters |

Foot blisters add to Medvedev's clay court woes

The Russian was way below his best, losing in four sets to Alex de Minaur. Rybakina and Sabalenka reached the women's last eight

Australia's Alex de Minaur shakes hands with Russia's Daniil Medvedev.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 12:05 AM IST

AFP | ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

French Open: Daniil Medvedev suffers four-set loss to Australia's Alex de Minaur

Daniil Medvedev suffered a four-set loss to Australia's Alex de Minaur in the French Open fourth round on Monday.

Australia's Alex de Minaur shakes hands with Russia's Daniil Medvedev after winning their fourth round match (REUTERS)

Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:00 PM IST

AFP | , Paris

In marathon triumph, a turnaround hope for Novak Djokovic

The defending French Open champion will hope the grit he showed to beat Musetti stays through his campaign.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his third round match (AP)

Updated on Jun 02, 2024 11:24 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Djokovic into French Open last 16 after early hours five-set epic

Defending champion Djokovic came from two sets to one down to triumph 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a third round tie which ended at 3:07 a.m.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 2, 2024(AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2024 07:35 AM IST

AFP |

Zverev comes through five-set ordeal versus Griekspoor

The German 4th seed lifts his game in the final set and clinches the tie-break against his Dutch opponent; Medvedev wins in four sets

Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning his third round match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 01, 2024 11:55 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Brilliant Alcaraz fells Korda to book French Open fourth-round spot

Alcaraz produced a stellar show to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Published on Jun 01, 2024 06:18 AM IST

Reuters |

French Open: Arnaldi shocks sixth seed Rublev, Sinner marches on

Rublev, a 10-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist, slipped to a 7-6 (8/6), 6-2, 6-4 defeat against world number 35 Arnaldi on Court Suzanne Lenglen

Russia's Andrey Rublev reacts after missing a shot against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi during their third round match of the French Open(AP)

Published on May 31, 2024 08:13 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

Novak Djokovic makes ‘hindrance’ argument after being heckled by French Open fan

Novak Djokovic was left reeling with anger at a heckling fan, as the person called 'out' while he was chasing down a drop shot.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return.(AFP)

Published on May 31, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

French Open 2024: Naomi Osaka’s tennis still carries a magical force

Against Swiatek, the former world no.1 was powerful, fearless and incisive; save for those little moments of blip towards the end of the third set.

Poland's Iga Swiatek (L) cheers Japan's Naomi Osaka after winning their women's singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day four of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 29(AFP)

Published on May 31, 2024 08:57 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Nadal's retirement talks quashed in fresh statement after French Open exit

Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya feels that it's not yet time for the 37-year-old to retire from competitive tennis.

Rafael Nadal gestures to the public as he leaves the court.(AFP)

Published on May 31, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Sabalenka and Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Novak Djokovic outclassed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-1 6-2, while Aryna Sabalenka beat Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-2.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena.(AFP)

Updated on May 31, 2024 08:56 AM IST

Reuters |

Iga Swiatek rallies to beat Naomi Osaka in Roland Garros thriller

World No.1 Iga Swiatek marches into the third round, keeping her quest for a fourth French Open title alive after a three-set win over the former world No.1

Swiatek's mind, often her own enemy in high-pressure moments, stayed her friend this time(AFP)

Updated on May 30, 2024 12:47 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Meanwhile, Frenchwoman Alize Cornet's career ended after her record-extending 69th consecutive Grand Slam appearance

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning her first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Russia's Erika Andreeva at the Roland Garros(AP)

Published on May 28, 2024 10:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Zheng Qinwen sends Alize Cornet into retirement with French Open thumping

Zheng Qinwen hugged Alize Cornet at the net as a small crowd at the main stadium rose to its feet and cheered for the local player.

France's Alize Cornet (C) reacts next to Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament's director Amelie Mauresmo (L) and French Tennis Federation's President Gilles Moretton during a tribute ceremony (AFP)

Published on May 28, 2024 06:00 PM IST

Reuters |

Nadal opens up on Djokovic-Alcaraz presence in stands for his French Open clash

After the exit from first round, Nadal opens about his views on Djokovic, Alacaraz and other tennis stars presence at the stands.

Spain's Rafael Nadal during a press conference after losing his men's singles match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on day two of the French Open at the Roland Garros Complex.(AFP)

Published on May 28, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Nadal gets emotional after French Open round 1 loss, acknowledges support

Rafael Nadal was emotional after his defeat at the French Open first round, and reacted to the support from fans.

Published on May 28, 2024 06:03 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

French Open 2024: Fighting Nagal goes down to Khachanov in opening round

The Indian had his chances but in the end, the 18th seed was far too strong.

Sumit Nagal gave a decent account of himself at the French Open(REUTERS)

Published on May 27, 2024 11:08 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi, Mumbai

Nadal leaves possibility of French Open return alive after defeat to Zverev

Rafael Nadal hinted at a possible return for next year's French Open.

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves as he leaves the court.(AP)

Updated on May 28, 2024 04:15 AM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Rafael Nadal suffers early French Open exit as Zverev records straight-set win

Rafael Nadal lost his first round of the French Open 2024 to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Monday.

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing his first-round match against Germany's Alexander Zverev (REUTERS)

Published on May 27, 2024 10:17 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk, New Delhi

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Swiatek swept past the reigning US Open champion 6-2, 6-4 and sailed into another French Open final on a bright Parisian afternoon

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini outclassed Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals to set a blockbuster showdown clash with the top seed.

Iga Swiatek entered the French Open final on Thursday, defeating Coco Gauf in straight sets.

India's Rohan Bopanna was knocked out in the men's doubles semi-final at French Open on Thursday.

The Italian, 28, and the Russian, 17, stunned Rybakina and Sabalenka respectively to set up a semi-final showdown at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka faced an upset in the French Open quarterfinals, facing a three-set defeat to the unseeded Mirra Andreeva.

Elena Rybakina faced a defeat at the hands of Paolini in the quarterfinal of the French Open 2024.

Sinner's achievement of becoming Italy's first number 1 in the sport was secured during his match, as the injury-enforced withdrawal of Djokovic was announced.

Iga Swiatek takes down reigning Wimbledon winner and 2019 Roland Garros runner-up Marketa Vondrousova 6-0, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

The world No.1, for the second match in a row, won a five-setter, this time despite a knee injury at the Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic showed his class to seal a record 370th match victory at the majors that broke a tie with retired Swiss great Roger Federer.

The Russian was way below his best, losing in four sets to Alex de Minaur. Rybakina and Sabalenka reached the women's last eight

Daniil Medvedev suffered a four-set loss to Australia's Alex de Minaur in the French Open fourth round on Monday.

The defending French Open champion will hope the grit he showed to beat Musetti stays through his campaign.

Defending champion Djokovic came from two sets to one down to triumph 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a third round tie which ended at 3:07 a.m.

The German 4th seed lifts his game in the final set and clinches the tie-break against his Dutch opponent; Medvedev wins in four sets

Alcaraz produced a stellar show to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

Rublev, a 10-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist, slipped to a 7-6 (8/6), 6-2, 6-4 defeat against world number 35 Arnaldi on Court Suzanne Lenglen

Novak Djokovic was left reeling with anger at a heckling fan, as the person called 'out' while he was chasing down a drop shot.

Against Swiatek, the former world no.1 was powerful, fearless and incisive; save for those little moments of blip towards the end of the third set.

Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya feels that it's not yet time for the 37-year-old to retire from competitive tennis.

Novak Djokovic outclassed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-1 6-2, while Aryna Sabalenka beat Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-2.

World No.1 Iga Swiatek marches into the third round, keeping her quest for a fourth French Open title alive after a three-set win over the former world No.1

Meanwhile, Frenchwoman Alize Cornet's career ended after her record-extending 69th consecutive Grand Slam appearance

Zheng Qinwen hugged Alize Cornet at the net as a small crowd at the main stadium rose to its feet and cheered for the local player.

After the exit from first round, Nadal opens about his views on Djokovic, Alacaraz and other tennis stars presence at the stands.

Rafael Nadal was emotional after his defeat at the French Open first round, and reacted to the support from fans.

The Indian had his chances but in the end, the 18th seed was far too strong.

Rafael Nadal hinted at a possible return for next year's French Open.

Rafael Nadal lost his first round of the French Open 2024 to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Monday.

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